Free Cruise Drink Package Calculator to to Compare 12 Cruise Lines

Wondering if a cruise drinks package is worth the money? Our free Cruise Drink Package Calculator helps you compare your expected drink costs with the price of your cruise line’s beverage package, making it easy to decide if you’ll save money or pay more than you need to.

Last Updated: This page is automatically updated on the 1st of every month with the latest cruise line beverage prices. Bookmark this page now (Ctrl+D or Cmd+D) so you can quickly calculate your costs before your next sailing!

How to Use the Cruise Drink Package Calculator

1. Choose Your Cruise Line

Select Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Princess, or Celebrity Cruises.

2. Estimate Your Daily Drinks

Enter the average number of cocktails, beers, wines, coffees, sodas, and other beverages you expect to enjoy each day.

3. Review Your Results

Compare your estimated drink costs with your cruise line’s drink package price to see if purchasing the package is the better value.

Tip:

Sea days often include more drinks than port days, so use your average daily consumption for the most accurate estimate.

Cruise Drink Package Calculator

Use our free Cruise Drink Package Calculator to compare your expected drink costs with your cruise line’s beverage package. Enter your daily drinks and see in seconds whether buying the package could save you money.

Enter your expected daily drink quantities. Ambassador’s menu prices natively include gratuities.

Beers ($6.50)

Glasses of Wine ($8.00)

Standard Cocktails ($9.50)

Spirits & Mixers ($8.50)

Specialty Coffees ($4.00)

Bottled Water ($3.00)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.00)

Fresh Juices ($3.50)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Gratuities are fully baked into Ambassador’s baseline bar pricing.

Package Context: The Expedition Drinks Package covers premium selections and runs roughly $60 per day.

Enter your expected daily drink quantities to see if buying the CHEERS! package makes financial sense.

Beers ($8.00)

Glasses of Wine ($11.50)

Cocktails & Frozen Drinks ($12.50)

Spirits & Mixers ($10.50)

Specialty Coffees ($4.50)

Bottled Water ($3.25)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.50)

Fresh Juices ($3.50)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with Carnival’s automatic 20% service gratuity included.

Package Context: The CHEERS! Package costs $69.95/day (+20% gratuity) pre-cruise ($83.94 total). Onboard it rises to $74.95/day (+20% gratuity, $89.94 total).

Enter your estimated daily beverage totals to see if a Classic or Premium package fits your vacation budget.

Beers ($9.00)

Glasses of Wine ($12.00)

Premium Cocktails ($15.00)

Top-Shelf Spirits ($13.00)

Specialty Coffees ($5.00)

Premium Bottled Water ($4.50)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($4.00)

Fresh Juices & Smoothies ($4.50)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with Celebrity’s automatic 20% service gratuity included.

Package Context: The Classic Package covers drinks up to $12 (starts around $89/day). The Premium Package covers drinks up to $19 (starts around $109/day).

Enter your expected daily drink quantities. Costa adds a 15% service charge to menu items.

Beers ($7.50)

Glasses of Wine ($8.50)

Cocktails ($11.50)

Spirits & Mixers ($10.00)

Specialty Coffees ($4.00)

Bottled Water ($3.25)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.75)

Fresh Juices ($4.25)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with Costa’s standard 15% automatic beverage service charge.

Package Context: The My Drinks package typically costs around $45-$55 per day, covering a vast assortment of standard menu items.

Enter your expected daily drink quantities. Cunard adds a 15% service charge at the bar.

Beers ($8.25)

Glasses of Wine ($11.50)

Premium Cocktails ($13.50)

Spirits & Mixers ($11.00)

Specialty Coffees ($4.75)

Bottled Water ($4.00)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.50)

Fresh Juices ($4.25)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with Cunard’s 15% automatic bar service charge.

Package Context: Cunard’s Beers, Wines & Spirits Package averages around $70 per day and caps inclusions up to $12 per drink.

Enter your expected daily selections. Fred. Olsen natively factors all tips directly into the menu price.

Beers & Ciders ($6.00)

Glasses of Wine ($7.50)

House Cocktails ($9.00)

Spirits & Mixers ($8.00)

Specialty Coffees ($4.25)

Bottled Water ($2.75)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($2.75)

Fresh Juices ($3.20)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Fred. Olsen includes bar gratuities inside the raw menu price.

Package Context: The All-Inclusive Drinks Upgrade runs roughly $35-$45 per day depending on promotions.

Enter your expected daily selections. Holland America tacks an 18% service charge onto bar items.

Beers ($8.25)

Glasses of Wine ($11.00)

Signature Cocktails ($13.00)

Spirits & Mixers ($11.50)

Specialty Coffees ($4.75)

Bottled Water ($3.75)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.50)

Fresh Juices ($4.00)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with Holland America’s automatic 18% bar service charge.

Package Context: The Signature Beverage Package averages around $54.95 per day, covering selections up to $11.

Enter your expected daily drink selections to see how they stack up against MSC’s Easy or Premium tiers.

Beers ($9.00)

Glasses of Wine ($14.00)

Standard Cocktails ($14.00)

Premium Cocktails ($16.00)

Specialty Coffees ($4.25)

Bottled Water ($3.25)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.50)

Energy Drinks / Smoothies ($4.75)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with MSC’s automatic 18% service charge on US/Caribbean sailings.

Package Context: MSC’s popular Premium Extra Package runs roughly $85/day and caps inclusions at $16 per drink.

Factor in your expected daily drinks to see if paying the Free at Sea upgrade gratuities pays off.

Beers ($8.50)

Glasses of Wine ($13.00)

Cocktails ($15.00)

Spirits & Mixers ($12.00)

Starbucks / Specialty Coffees ($5.25)

Bottled Water ($4.50)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.75)

Energy Drinks ($5.00)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with NCL’s automatic 20% bar service charge included.

Package Context: NCL’s Free at Sea requires pre-paying daily drink gratuities of $28.50/day. It caps standard drink inclusions at $15.

Enter your expected daily drink quantities. P&O natively bundles tipping into the base price of the item.

Beers & Pints ($6.25)

Glasses of Wine ($8.50)

Standard Cocktails ($11.00)

Spirits & Mixers ($9.50)

Specialty Coffees ($4.25)

Bottled Water ($3.00)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.00)

Fresh Juices ($3.50)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*P&O drink items do not carry surprise tipping surcharges at checkout.

Package Context: The Classic Drinks Package runs roughly $55 per day when secured prior to boarding.

Track your preferred drink amounts to compare against upgrading your layout to Princess Plus or Premier.

Beers ($8.00)

Glasses of Wine ($11.00)

Standard Cocktails ($12.00)

Specialty Cocktails ($17.00)

Specialty Coffees ($4.50)

Bottled Water ($2.65)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.00)

Mocktails / Zero-Alcohol ($7.00)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with Princess’s automatic 20% bar purchase service fee included.

Package Context: Princess Plus runs $65/day and includes drinks up to $15 alongside daily Wi-Fi and tips. Princess Premier costs $100/day and covers drinks up to $20.

Enter your expected daily drink quantities to see if buying the package makes financial sense.

Beers ($8.25)

Glasses of Wine ($11.00)

Cocktails ($14.00)

Spirits & Mixers ($11.50)

Specialty Coffees ($4.50)

Bottled Water ($3.25)

Sodas & Soft Drinks ($3.50)

Fresh Juices ($3.50)

Estimated Daily Out-of-Pocket:

*Calculated with a standard 18% automatic service gratuity included.

Package Context: The Deluxe Beverage Package on this line typically averages around $72 per day, depending heavily on your specific ship and pre-cruise promotional sales.

Before You Decide

Remember that every cruiser is different. Your itinerary, sea days, port days, onboard promotions, loyalty perks, and complimentary beverages can all affect whether a drinks package is worth buying. Our cruise drink package calculator gives you a fast estimate so you can make a more informed decision before you sail.

Cruise Drink Package Calculator Updates Coming Soon

We’ll continue expanding our Cruise Drink Package Calculator with additional cruise lines, updated pricing, and more helpful planning tools to make your next cruise even easier.

Have a quick question About Cruise Drink Package Calculator

Is the cruise drink package calculator free to use?

Yes, it’s completely free.

How accurate is the cruise drink package calculator?

It uses the latest available drink package pricing and your estimated daily drinks to provide a reliable estimate.

Which cruise lines are included?

Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Princess, and Celebrity Cruises, with more coming soon.

Can I use the Cruise Drink Package Calculator before booking my cruise?

Yes. It’s designed to help you estimate costs before you book or sail.

Should I buy a drink package?

If your estimated drink costs are higher than the package price, it could be worth buying. Our calculator helps you decide.

Does the Royal Caribbean drink package include all drinks?

No. The Royal Caribbean Deluxe Beverage Package includes most alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks up to the package’s price limit. Premium wines, rare spirits, and beverages priced above the limit require you to pay the difference.

Ready to find out if a drink package is worth it? Use our free cruise drink package calculator above and get your answer in seconds.

Conclusion

Planning your cruise budget starts here. Use our Cruise Drink Package Calculator to compare drink costs across the most popular cruise lines and quickly see whether a drink package is worth the price for your trip.